Headteacher

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Bolton is seeking a Head Teacher to lead in a Christian ethos and ensure pupil success. The ideal candidate will drive high academic standards, foster a supportive environment for staff, and actively engage with the community. Candidates should have robust leadership experience and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Engaged Governing Board

Positive working environment

Qualifications

• Dynamic and inspiring leader committed to pupil success.
• Experience in providing leadership and support for staff development.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of attainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school in safeguarding responsibilities and pupil success.
• Maintain a stimulating high-quality curriculum.
• Engage with parents and stakeholders to promote community involvement.

Skills

Promote strong Christian ethos

Excellent understanding of safeguarding

Ability to foster a culture of respect

Build relationships with the community

Job description

Overview

Due to our highly regarded Head Teacher accepting a new opportunity, the children, staff and governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring leader committed to safeguarding and pupil success. We are looking for candidates that:

• Promote our strong Christian ethos within our school and supports the spiritual, moral and emotional wellbeing of the children
• Can build on the achievements of recent years and rises to the challenges of the future, ensuring that strategic plans are realistic, sustainable and focused on long-term success
• Will ensure the academic success in line with educational goals, provides a stimulating, challenging and enhanced curriculum, which develops independent learners helping them to succeed in a happy, caring Christian environment
• Will provide the highest standard of leadership and levels of support for staff well-being and their professional development
• Foster a culture of trust, respect and accountability, which empowers staff to work independently towards well-defined and measurable objectives
• Have an excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection and are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Cultivates strong relationships with the wider school community effectively collaborating with parents, carers and stakeholders, ensuring all voices are heard and valued

Responsibilities

• Lead the school in line with its Christian ethos, safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to pupil success
• Work with staff to maintain a stimulating and high-quality curriculum, promoting independent learning and high standards of attainment
• Provide the highest standard of leadership and support for staff wellbeing and professional development
• Foster a culture of trust, accountability and collaboration within the school and with the wider community
• Engage with parents, carers and stakeholders to ensure voices are heard and valued

What we offer

• A school that is aspirational, innovative, and successful with a good Ofsted rating, and a SIAMS report demonstrating that St Stephen s is living up to its foundation as a Church school
• Children who are happy, well-behaved with positive attitudes to learning and pride in their school
• A supportive, dedicated, skilled and loyal staff team
• Active, enthusiastic and engaged Governing Board, church and local community

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. These can be arranged by contacting Clair Dodd.